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Submit your work for the Martin Luther King Jr. Reflection Competition by Feb. 1
Winter break is a perfect time to work on your submission to the 2017 MLK Reflection Competition. The Martin Luther King Jr. Reflection Competition seeks poetry, short stories, art, photography and video responses as well as essays. The contest is open to staff, students and faculty/administrators…
When Sex Development Goes Awry: Is it a girl or a boy?
Few conditions underscore the importance of bedside manner quite like differences and disorders of sex development (DSD). Doctors faced with DSD patients must collaborate to recommend tailored and timely management plans covering medical, psychological, and social cofactors of the most intimate…
New course offering addresses diabetes prevention and management
Diabetes is a global public health problem and its complications contribute to many of the leading causes of death and disability. The management of this chronic condition requires lifelong behavioral and lifestyle changes. In this course, we will explore the diabetes epidemic, its effects on the…
New course covers interplay between food, health and wellness
How what we eat influences how we feel, think, and our health status. (3 Units) This course will explore the interplay between food and health and wellness. Learn to interpret dietary recommendations/guidelines and which foods are used to improve digestion, optimize cardiovascular health and immune…
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Weatherhead School's William Mahnic explains difference between checking and savings accounts
Checking vs. savings accounts: How to choose Yahoo: William Mahnic, associate professor of banking and finance, explained the difference between checking and savings accounts.
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Professor Emeritus Douglas Detterman talks about factors into giftedness, achievement
Nurturing genius Scientific American: Douglas Detterman, the Louis D. Beaumont University Professor Emeritus, talked about why researchers still aren’t able to completely account for giftedness and achievement. “Intelligence won't account for all the differences between people; motivation,…
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Weatherhead School's Susan Helper discusses her predictions for manufacturing jobs
U.S. manufacturing job openings at 2007 levels CNN: Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics, discussed whether she believes there will be a significant increase in manufacturing jobs in the near future.
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Learn about the connection between mind, body and spirit with EASE@Work seminar
Case Western Reserve University’s employee assistance program through EASE@Work is offering an online seminar to help staff and faculty understand how the connection between mind, body and spirit can help us remain youthful later in life. The seminar, titled “Lighten Up with Laughter,” is…
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Gomez del Campo one of four innovators chosen for Energy Department’s new entrepreneurship program
CWRU grad student will further develop his energy-saving fuel injector technology at Argonne National Laboratory He’s been recognized as a rising energy innovator in Forbes' “30 under 30” and honored at the White House as an emerging global entrepreneur by President Barack Obama. Next up for Case…
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University offices to close at 3 p.m. today
Staff will have a little extra time to prepare for the upcoming holidays, as administrative offices will close today (Dec. 22) at 3 p.m. This is part of an initiative announced by President Barbara R. Snyder late last year to show appreciation to employees. As part of the initiative, the…